Tazawa optioned to rookie ball, but quick return expected

BOSTON, United States - Japanese starting pitcher Junichi Tazawa (R) of the Boston Red Sox talks with fellow Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka during practice before a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 29, 2009. The Red Sox have optioned Tazawa to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox and recalled reliever Marcus McBeth from Triple-A Pawtucket. (Kyodo)

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